India captain Dhoni said his team's victory over Sri Lanka in the third Test has blamed the bowlers, who had come in for much criticism in the first two Tests. India had a poor bowling attack in the absence of Zaheer Khan in the Test series. India came back strongly to draw the second and won the third Tests to finish up the series. Dhoni praised the all-round performance of the team. He said after the first Test people said their bowling is not enough, but now they have proved themselves.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara felt their batting in the second innings let them down but was said his team can be proud of their performance. He said this game they were found wanting with their batting in the second innings. He said Lasith Malinga and Suresh Randiv deserve a special praisings. All 5 wickets were taken by Randiv in the second innings. It was Laxman's first Man of the Match award in Tests and the third of his career. Laxman said he is really happy that he along with Sachin won the game for India.